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Rick Steves’ New Documentary ‘Hunger and Hope’ Explores Solutions to Poverty

More than 700 million people struggle to live on less than $2 a day, but PBS travel guru Rick Steves, the longtime host of “Rick Steves’ Europe,” says innovative solutions across the world are changing that.

The Ash Tree’s Last Stand, And Why It Matters

The city has given up on its ash trees, but some Chicagoans refuse to let theirs die.

Illinois’ Coronavirus Total Rises to 19 as 8 More Test Positive

State and local health officials reported the first cases of the novel coronavirus outside of Cook County as they announced eight more people have tested positive for the virus.

CPS Not Yet Planning to Close More Schools Amid Coronavirus Testing at Vaughn

No additional students or faculty members at Vaughn Occupational High School have tested positive for COVID-19 after one staffer was found to have contracted the virus last week.

March 10, 2020 - Full Show

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FDA, FTC Issue Warnings to Companies Claiming to Treat, Prevent Coronavirus

There are currently no vaccines or drugs to treat or prevent COVID-19, yet some companies are selling products purporting to do just that. “The FDA considers the sale and promotion of fraudulent COVID-19 products to be a threat to the public health,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen M. Hahn.

Missouri Virus Case Shows 1 Exposure Can Mean Major Response

An Indiana University student landed in O’Hare International Airport after a trip to Italy. She took a train to a St. Louis station shared by Amtrak and the Greyhound bus service. Her father failed to heed a self-quarantine warning. 

Illinois Supreme Court Candidates’ Approach to Justice

Cook County voters have a rare opportunity this year to choose an Illinois Supreme Court justice. Given the lack of Republican interest, the winner of next week’s Democratic primary is a shoo-in for the spot. What sets the seven candidates apart?

March 9, 2020 - Full Show

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Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation as 4 More People Test Positive for Coronavirus

In Illinois, 11 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to state and local health officials. “I want folks to understand this is going to affect your daily life,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a Monday news conference.

National Geographic Live Comes to Chicago to Highlight Plight of Orangutans

For the past 25 years, Cheryl Knott and her husband Tim Laman have dedicated their lives to the orangutans that live in Borneo’s Gunung Palung National Park. On Tuesday, they’ll highlight the great ape’s plight with a talk.

‘Her Honor’ Tells Story of When Mayor Byrne Moved into Cabrini Green

On stage at Lookingglass Theatre, a new play looks at a Chicago moment from March 1981 when Jane Byrne, the city’s first woman mayor, moved into the Cabrini-Green housing project. 

Stocks Slide Over Oil War and Coronavirus Fears

Fears over the coronavirus and an oil price war sank the Dow Jones Industrial on Monday, while the S&P 500 had its worst day since 2008.

Crain’s Headlines: Medical Association Cancels Conference Amid Coronavirus Fears

The American College of Cardiology has called off its upcoming conference at McCormick Place due to coronavirus concerns, adding to a run of cancellations at the Chicago convention center because of the outbreak.

Testimony in Paul Bauer Murder Trial Delayed Due to ‘Extenuating Circumstances’

The second week of testimony in the murder trial of Shomari Legghette was unexpectedly delayed Monday by an unknown issue “beyond the control of the court.”